Ocpinst.exe is a legitimate process file, developed by AOL LLC. It is located in C:\Documents and Settings\{user}\Application data\aol downloads\ssc_suite_installer_210.5.2.1_suite\comps\ocpinst.exe.

Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as ocpinst.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

How to determine if your computer is infected with ocpinst.exe malware?

Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with ocpinst.exe  malware:

• Internet connection is unstable
• ocpinst.exe  occupies extra CPU space
• PC processing speed slows down
• Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
• You get a lot of unsolicited ads and popups
• Computer screen freezes repeatedly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible ocpinst.exe malware attack:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Documents and Settings\{user}\Application data\aol downloads\ssc_suite_installer_210.5.2.1_suite\comps\ocpinst.exe, perform an an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How does Comodo Antivirus help you to protect your system from Ocpinst.exe malware?

Comodo Antivirus protects your system from malware infections and also removes any virus infections. Following are the steps to effectively purge out the Odbcte32.exe malware from your system.

Step 1: Download and install Comodo Antivirus.

Step 2: Check the option “Do not detect new networks again” when the Comodo Internet Security firewall activates.

Step 3: After the process of network detection is finished, click “Close” button.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

Step 5: Wait until the Comodo Internet Security updates the antivirus.

Step 6: Initiate a quick scan that instantly begins after the update.

Step 7: If the system is infected with Ocpinst.exe malware or any other threats, you will be prompted with an alert screen upon scanning.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove Ocpinst.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!